Ask Me Another

Saturday, 11am-noon

Ophira Eisenberg, Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! host Peter Sagal walk into a bar… No, it’s not the start of a joke. It’s the essence of Ask Me Another, a rambunctious hour that blends brainteasers and local pub trivia night with comedy and music.

Freakonomics Radio

Sunday, 11am-noon

Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature — from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs — and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

Fresh Air

Monday-Friday, 3-4pm

This Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues hosted by Terry Gross gives interviews as much time as needed, and complements them with comments from well-known critics, commentators and more.

Humankind

Sunday, 6-7am and 5-6pm (Periodic)

Humankind presents the riveting stories of everyday people who have found real purpose in life. Living by their principles — compassion, service, generosity, spirituality, equality and integrity — they make a profound difference in the quality of life in their communities.

Morning Edition

Monday-Friday, 4-9am

NPR’s Morning Edition prepares listeners for the day ahead with two hours of up-to-the-minute news, background analysis, commentary and coverage of arts and sports. Hosted by Steve Inskeep, Rachel Martin and David Greene.

The Moth Radio Hour

Saturday, 10-11pm

The Moth Radio Hour features true stories told live on stage without scripts, notes, props or accompaniment. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. Each hour mixes humorous, heartbreaking and poignant tales that captivate, surprise and delight with their honesty, bravery and humor.

Live From Here with Chris Thile

Saturday, 5-7pm

Live from Here with Chris Thile is a Saturday-night destination for audiences everywhere. This variety show features a unique blend of musical performances, comedy and audience interaction. Acclaimed musician and songwriter Chris Thile welcomes a wide range of well-known and up-and-coming talent to share the stage and create a beautiful listening experience.

The People's Pharmacy

Saturday, 6-7am

Everything from home remedies to the latest breakthrough drugs are discussed on The People’s Pharmacy. Pharmacologist Joe Graedon and medical anthropologist Terry Graedon talk to leading experts to discuss issues relating to drugs, herbs, home remedies, vitamins and related health topics.

Snap Judgment

Sunday, 8-9pm

Snap Judgment explores the decisions people make that change everything. Host Glynn Washington takes listeners on a narrative journey, exploring decisions that define lives. The show has been called “Storytelling… with a beat.”

TED Radio Hour

Sunday, 7-8pm

The TED Radio Hour is a journey through fascinating ideas: astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems and new ways to think and create. Hosted by Guy Raz, each show is centered on a common theme — such as the source of happiness, crowd-sourcing innovation, power shifts or inexplicable connections.

Texas Standard

Monday-Friday, 10-11am and 8-9pm

Texas Standard is a statewide news magazine program that covers all things Texas — from breaking news to politics, from business to the arts. The show is based at KUT in Austin, and KERA is a proud co-producer with other public radio stations across Texas.

Travel With Rick Steves

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Saturday, 10-11am; Sunday, 1-2pm

Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is NPR’s weekly hour-long quiz program, hosted by Peter Sagal, with judge-scorekeeper Carl Kasell. Each week, test your knowledge against some of the best and the brightest in the news and entertainment worlds.

Weekend Edition Sunday

Sunday, 7-10am

NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, hosted by Lulu Garcia-Navarro, combines the news with colorful arts and human-interest features, appealing to the curious and eclectic with a visit from Puzzlemaster, Will Shortz, puzzle editor of The New York Times.